Dyson Ball Animal 3 Complete vs Oreck Elevate Conquer Vacuum

Quick take: The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Complete costs $51 less.

SpecDyson Ball Animal 3 CompleteOreck Elevate Conquer Vacuum
Price~$549~$600
TypeUprightUpright
Suction290 AWNot disclosed
BatteryCordedCorded
Navigation
FiltrationWhole-machine HEPA-sealedHEPA media filter, 5-layer, 99.97% at 0.3 microns
CordlessNoNo
BaggedNoYes
Noise
Dustbin1.7 L
Water tank
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions15.5 x 11.0 x 42.2 in10 x 8 x 40 in
Weight17.3 lbs10 lbs
Warranty5 years7 years

Pros & cons

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Complete

  • Most complete accessory kit of any Ball Animal 3 trim — mattress tool, hard floor tool, extra brushes
  • Same 290AW motor and 5-year warranty as every other Ball Animal 3 trim
  • Tool storage bag keeps attachments organized instead of loose in a closet
  • Exclusive Gold color if that matters to you
  • Never need to separately buy a hard-floor or mattress tool later
  • Priced well above the base and Extra trims for tools many buyers won't use often
  • Same corded, 17.3 lb body as the cheaper trims — no performance upgrade for the extra cost
  • No standalone Amazon US listing found at time of research — best bought direct from Dyson
  • Frequently seen on deep clearance ($299.99 at Walmart at time of research), which makes the "real" price hard to pin down

Oreck Elevate Conquer Vacuum

  • Very light at 10 lbs — easy on stairs and for users with mobility limits
  • HEPA media bag filtration with 5-layer system
  • 360 SpinBrush head with swivel steering for tight maneuvering
  • 35 ft cord covers large rooms without replugging
  • 7-year motor warranty is well above the category norm
  • Self-standing storage, no need to lean it against a wall
  • No hose, wand, or onboard tools — floors only
  • Suction power and bag capacity are not published, making comparisons hard
  • Sold through Oreck's own site and dealers, not typically discounted on Amazon
  • No headlights
  • Proprietary bags are a recurring cost